Scoop Shotstag:blog.nola.com,2015:/scoopshots/45742009-05-22T21:03:29Z Al Sidhom's take on basketballMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceBump in the Roadtag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.28336372009-05-22T20:47:06Z2009-05-22T21:03:29ZWell, I was all set to crown the Cavaliers this year's champions and wouldn't lose a game until the Finals. But the other night, with LeBron putting on one of the all-time great performances (49 pts., 8 assts., 20-30 FG),...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Well, I was all set to crown the Cavaliers this year's champions and wouldn't lose a game until the Finals. But the other night, with LeBron putting on one of the all-time great performances (49 pts., 8 assts., 20-30 FG),...
Western Conference Finals Previewtag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.28010732009-05-19T14:36:51Z2009-05-19T23:46:14ZGame 1 of the Western Conference Finals tips off tonight at 8 pm. Denver will travel to Los Angeles after resting for five days. The Lakers had just one day off after their game 7 win over the Houston Rockets...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals tips off tonight at 8 pm. Denver will travel to Los Angeles after resting for five days. The Lakers had just one day off after their game 7 win over the Houston Rockets...
You Know Who I Think is Pretty Good?tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.27137102009-05-08T14:40:08Z2009-05-08T14:59:13ZA few years ago, I worked with this guy who knew little about basketball outside of his beloved Houston Rockets. But he knew I liked basketball so he would always come up to me and start up a little NBA...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
A few years ago, I worked with this guy who knew little about basketball outside of his beloved Houston Rockets. But he knew I liked basketball so he would always come up to me and start up a little NBA...
This year to last year....tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.26420252009-04-28T21:23:06Z2009-04-28T21:49:59ZHas anyone noticed the similarities to the series with the Nuggets this year to the series with the Mavericks last year? They are eerily similar, except this year the Hornets are playing the role which the Mavericks played last year....Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Has anyone noticed the similarities to the series with the Nuggets this year to the series with the Mavericks last year? They are eerily similar, except this year the Hornets are playing the role which the Mavericks played last year....
The Hornets bench has been awesome....tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.25826822009-04-27T18:15:31Z2009-04-28T21:22:59ZUnfortunately they have been playing for Denver and Dallas. Let's take a look at the "the Byron Scott rejects" and their playoff averages (and keep in mind this is all off the bench.) J.R. Smith 25.3mins/ 16.0 ppg/ 4.3 rpg...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Unfortunately they have been playing for Denver and Dallas. Let's take a look at the "the Byron Scott rejects" and their playoff averages (and keep in mind this is all off the bench.) J.R. Smith 25.3mins/ 16.0 ppg/ 4.3 rpg...
Saturday Previewstag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.26221742009-04-25T16:29:30Z2009-04-25T16:52:28ZFour big games on the NBA schedule today. The Hornets and Nuggets tip off in about 30 minutes. Followed by game four of the Mavs-Spurs, then game three of the Hawks and Heat and the Lakers and Jazz wrap things...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Four big games on the NBA schedule today. The Hornets and Nuggets tip off in about 30 minutes. Followed by game four of the Mavs-Spurs, then game three of the Hawks and Heat and the Lakers and Jazz wrap things...
Prediction: Hornets #7 seedtag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.25577322009-04-15T16:35:48Z2009-04-15T16:39:28ZThis is my take, I am going to go with the home teams tonight. Denver defeats Portland Dallas defeats Houston San Antonio defeats New Orleans Hornets open as the #7 seed against the #2 seed Denver, who has won 14...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
This is my take, I am going to go with the home teams tonight. Denver defeats Portland Dallas defeats Houston San Antonio defeats New Orleans Hornets open as the #7 seed against the #2 seed Denver, who has won 14...
Live Game Chat: New Orleans Hornets vs. Dallas Maverickstag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.25399892009-04-12T13:23:56Z2009-04-12T13:32:39ZWe're back with another live game chat tonight, as the New Orleans Hornets take on the Dallas Mavericks at the New Orleans Arena. The action tips off at 12 p.m. CT, so check back with your questions and comments! Live...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
We're back with another live game chat tonight, as the New Orleans Hornets take on the Dallas Mavericks at the New Orleans Arena. The action tips off at 12 p.m. CT, so check back with your questions and comments! Live...
The Mavs thought we were broke too...tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.25244852009-04-09T15:29:06Z2009-04-09T15:42:15ZWith the next two games versus Dallas, and interesting article came out in the Dallas Morning News today... http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/04/getting-chris-paul-could-be-plan-a-for-m.html Apparently the Mavericks before the trade deadline offered to take two of the Hornets worst contracts if they would throw in...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
With the next two games versus Dallas, and interesting article came out in the Dallas Morning News today... http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/04/getting-chris-paul-could-be-plan-a-for-m.html Apparently the Mavericks before the trade deadline offered to take two of the Hornets worst contracts if they would throw in...
CP3 on "Regis and Kelly"tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.25180532009-04-08T16:38:30Z2009-04-08T16:40:52ZJust in case you missed this.......Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Just in case you missed this.......
Ginobili out for season and playoffs...tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.25098052009-04-07T14:42:49Z2009-04-07T15:07:09ZDoesn't this suddenly make the Spurs the team you want to face in the first round? Especially if you are the Hornets who have managed to defeat the Spurs 2 out of 3 times already this year despite their own...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Doesn't this suddenly make the Spurs the team you want to face in the first round? Especially if you are the Hornets who have managed to defeat the Spurs 2 out of 3 times already this year despite their own...
NBA announces "Green Week"tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.24792702009-04-01T21:25:18Z2009-04-01T21:29:08ZThe NBA announced plans Wednesday for its first "green week,"it will officially begin Thursday and run through April 10th. ...."Teams will be outfitted with shooting shirts made of 100 percent organic cotton and take part in community events such as...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
The NBA announced plans Wednesday for its first "green week,"it will officially begin Thursday and run through April 10th. ...."Teams will be outfitted with shooting shirts made of 100 percent organic cotton and take part in community events such as...
Spurs flexing their muscles....tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.24791622009-04-01T21:15:11Z2009-04-01T21:17:27ZFirst Baron Davis gets on Jenny Craig and now this.......Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
First Baron Davis gets on Jenny Craig and now this.......
Hornets could be looking at #7 seedtag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.24535602009-03-27T21:01:47Z2009-03-27T21:21:22ZWith Chandler now out for, most likely, the rest of the regular season I thought I would look at the last twelve games and attempt to predict the results. Of the nine teams in playoff contention in the West we...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
With Chandler now out for, most likely, the rest of the regular season I thought I would look at the last twelve games and attempt to predict the results. Of the nine teams in playoff contention in the West we...
There is no "L" in Woves....tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.24440292009-03-26T15:23:09Z2009-03-26T15:32:58Z A good PR department should never be seen as a given Check out this gaffe by the Minnesota Timberwolves..... On Sam Mitchell appreciation night, the Wolves handed out posters of Mitchell wearing a "Woves" jersey. Making matters worse, this...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
A good PR department should never be seen as a given Check out this gaffe by the Minnesota Timberwolves..... On Sam Mitchell appreciation night, the Wolves handed out posters of Mitchell wearing a "Woves" jersey. Making matters worse, this...
Shaq goes bowling....tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.24247012009-03-23T15:43:21Z2009-03-23T15:46:37ZShaq labeled LeBron James' latest pregame routine "weak" and created his own...watch the videos and compare....Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Shaq labeled LeBron James' latest pregame routine "weak" and created his own...watch the videos and compare....
Live game chat: New Orleans Hornets vs. Golden State Warriorstag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.24207702009-03-22T13:29:42Z2009-03-22T13:35:34ZWe're back with another live game chat tonight, as the New Orleans Hornets take on the Golden State Warriors at the New Orleans Arena. The action tips off at 6 p.m. CT, so check back with your questions and comments!...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
We're back with another live game chat tonight, as the New Orleans Hornets take on the Golden State Warriors at the New Orleans Arena. The action tips off at 6 p.m. CT, so check back with your questions and comments!...
The "boy-band" beard must go....tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.24002272009-03-18T16:57:01Z2009-03-18T21:30:30ZWith Minnesota in town it is time for an intervention. Kevin love is having an outstanding rookie year but what would really help his "street-cred" is dropping his "boy-band" beard. Personally, I have never thought it was a good look,...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
With Minnesota in town it is time for an intervention. Kevin love is having an outstanding rookie year but what would really help his "street-cred" is dropping his "boy-band" beard. Personally, I have never thought it was a good look,...
How is this for awkward?tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.23657622009-03-12T16:53:04Z2009-03-12T16:56:52ZLoyola Alum, Jim Knoth wins a pair of shoes at a Hornets game and does his best (or arguably his worst) to impress the crowd....Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
Loyola Alum, Jim Knoth wins a pair of shoes at a Hornets game and does his best (or arguably his worst) to impress the crowd....
No suspension for Ariza?tag:blog.nola.com,2009:/scoopshots//4574.23591192009-03-11T18:26:56Z2009-03-11T18:38:54ZI am in full support of suspensions for hard fouls, so I am not going to defend David West's foul against Mike Miller a few weeks back. But two nights ago, the Lakers are down by 30 to Portland, Rudy...Albert Sidhomhttp://connect.nola.com/user/asidhom/index.html
I am in full support of suspensions for hard fouls, so I am not going to defend David West's foul against Mike Miller a few weeks back. But two nights ago, the Lakers are down by 30 to Portland, Rudy...